8 Days A Week by The Beatles – Guitar Tab
What really stands out about this tab for “8 Days A Week” is its simplicity. The Beatles are known for their knack of creating complex musicality from simple chords, and this tab reflects that perfectly. It’s a straightforward interpretation of the song that doesn’t require expert level of guitar proficiency to enjoy. The tabbed intro riff is a nice touch too, giving you the chance to truly capture the essence of the original song. It shows you don’t always have to over-complicate things to create good music, sometimes less is more.
Practice Tip
For those learning this version, my tip would be to really focus on your chord transitions. The beauty of this song lies in its smooth chord changes, so nail that down first. Once you’ve got that, pay attention to the rhythm. This song has a bouncy, upbeat tempo that can be tricky to maintain, so take it slow at first, and gradually increase your speed as you gain confidence.
Genre & Difficulty
This is classic pop-rock at its finest. If you’re a fan of The Beatles or just enjoy playing melodic, catchy songs, you’ll definitely enjoy this. In terms of difficulty, I’d say it’s more suited for beginner to intermediate players. The chords are relatively easy, but the rhythm might take some getting used to if you’re completely new to guitar. All in all, it’s a fun, engaging tab that any Beatles fan should add to their repertoire.
Full Tab
[Verse 1]
D E7
Ooh I need your love babe
G D
Guess you know it's true
D E7
Hope you need my love babe
G D
Just like I need you
[Chorus]
Bm G Bm E
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me
D E7
I ain't got nothin' but love babe
G D
Eight days a week
[Verse 2]
D E7
Love you ev'ry day girl
G D
Always on my mind
D E7
One thing I can say girl
G D
Love you all the time
[Chorus]
Bm G Bm E
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me
D E7
I ain't got nothin' but love girl
G D
Eight days a week
[Bridge]
A
Eight days a week
Bm
I love you
E
Eight days a week
G A
Is not enough to show I care
[Verse 3]
D E7
Ooh I need your love babe
G D
Guess you know it's true
D E7
Hope you need my love babe
G D
Just like I need you
[Chorus]
Bm G Bm E
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me
D E7
I ain't got nothin' but love babe
G D
Eight days a week
[Bridge]
A
Eight days a week
Bm
I love you
E
Eight days a week
G A
Is not enough to show I care
[Verse 4]
D E7
Love you ev'ry day girl
G D
Always on my mind
D E7
One thing I can say girl
G D
Love you all the time
[Chorus]
Bm G Bm E
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me
D E7
I ain't got nothin' but love babe
[Outro]
G D
Eight days a week
G D
Eight days a week
G D
Eight days a week
D E/D G/D D
X
Chords
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Transpose
D
E/D
G/D
E7
G
Bm
E
A
Strumming pattern
Edit
Verse 138 bpm
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